Animal services waiving all late fees through Jan. 31

4:11 AM,
Nov. 30, 2012

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The Courier-Journal

Louisville Metro Animal Services is waiving all late fees from Saturday through Jan. 31 for cats and dogs whose licenses have either lapsed or have never been purchased.

Owners can license altered pets for $9 and unaltered pets for $50. The late-fee amnesty can save people from $47.50 for altered animals to $195 for unaltered animals.

"Licensing your pet is extremely important and it's the law," said Justin Scally, the agency's director. "If you ever lose your pet, licensing can help you reunite. ... If a metro animal control officer finds a roaming dog or cat with a license, the officer may be ...